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Chance The Rapper pleads for help on social media to find a kidney for his ailing aunt

Chance The Rapper is asking for prayers — and a kidney. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Chance the Rapper may be also known for many humanitarian efforts, but now he’s asking the public for help finding a kidney for his ailing aunt.

“My Auntie Toni is one of the strongest forces in my life, and she is in dire need of a #kidney," the three-time Grammy Award winner tweeted to his 8.2 million followers on Thursday. “We have exhausted all options and have been wait listed for years. My family believes in the power of prayer and we give this problem up to God.”

I really need help. My Auntie Toni is one of the strongest forces in my life, and she is in dire need of a #kidney. We have exhausted all options and have been wait listed for years. My family believes in the power of prayer and we give this problem up to God.

“I’m sorry it was a lil overwhelmingly emotion writing this,” Chance continued. “Her blood type is O positive, you can get a quick blood test and physical to find a match.”

The rapper — born Chancelor Johnathan Bennett — received numerous comments of support, for which he responded: “Thankful for your prayers and encouragement … A prayer really goes a long way.”

Several Twitter users offered to donate their organs; some said they matched blood type and are ready to help.

One follower tweeted, “I would totally give up my kidney for your auntie if we were a match. I’m not one for prayer but I’ll keep your auntie and your family in my thoughts.”

Good karmic energy may be in short order for the Chicago native, who announced the donation of $1 million to Chicago Public Schools Foundation to help enrich local arts and educational programs in 2017.

Chance The Rapper released the single “Groceries” earlier this month and posted video thanking fans, and his aunt, for supporting his new song, and asking for viewers to purchase the single on iTunes.

Also on Thursday, “Cross Me,” his collaboration with British pop star Ed Sheeran, was released to the masses.